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Convention on cluster munitions, 2008

Entry into force: Sunday, August 1, 2010

Adoption date: May 30, 2008

Adoption place: Dublin

Depositary: Secrétaire Général des Nations Unies

Signed by 139 countries, ratified by 44 countries

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Signatory countries
Country Signature date Ratification date * Reservation / Declaration Comments
Afghanistan

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Albania

Dec 3, 2008

Jun 16, 2009

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Andorra

Dec 18, 2014

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The Convention will enter into force for Andorra on 1 October 2013 in accordance with its article 17 (2) which reads as follows: “For any State that deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession after the date of the deposit of the thirtieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, this Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the sixth month after the date on which that State has deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.”
Angola

Dec 3, 2008

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Antigua and Barbuda

Jun 3, 2013

Aug 12, 2013

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Australia

Jun 3, 2013

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Austria

Dec 3, 2008

Jan 2, 2009

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Bahamas

Jun 3, 2013

Sep 25, 2014

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Bangladesh

Sep 26, 2013

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Belgium

Jun 3, 2013

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Declaration made upon signature:

This signature is equally binding the region of Walloon, the Flemish region and the region of the capital of Brussels.


Belize

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Sep 2, 2014


Benin

Jun 3, 2013

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Bolivia

Dec 3, 2008

Apr 30, 2013

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dec 3, 2008

Sep 7, 2010

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Botswana

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Bulgaria

Jul 2, 2013

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Burkina Faso

Dec 3, 2008

Feb 16, 2010

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Burundi

Jun 3, 2013

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Cabo Verde

Dec 3, 2008

Oct 19, 2010

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Cambodia

Oct 18, 2013

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Cameroon

Dec 15, 2009

Jul 12, 2012

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La Convention entrera en vigueur pour le Cameroun le 1er janvier 2013 conformément au paragraphe 2 de son article 17
Canada

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Central African Republic

Dec 3, 2008

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Chad

Sep 25, 2013

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Chile

Dec 3, 2008

Dec 16, 2010

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China

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Colombia

Dec 3, 2008

Sep 16, 2015

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Comoros

Sep 26, 2013

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Congo

Dec 3, 2008

Sep 2, 2014

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Cook Islands

Dec 3, 2008

Aug 23, 2011

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Costa Rica

Jun 3, 2013

Sep 25, 2013

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Croatia

Jun 3, 2013

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Cuba

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Apr 6, 2016


Cyprus

Sep 23, 2009

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Czech Republic

Jun 3, 2013

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mar 18, 2009

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Denmark

Dec 3, 2008

Feb 12, 2010

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EXCLUSION TERRITORIALE: L'action susmentionnée a été effectuée le 12 février 2010, avec la déclaration suivante : Jusqu’à nouvel ordre, le Protocole ne s’appliquera pas à l’égard des Îles Féroé.
Djibouti

Jun 3, 2013

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Dominican Republic

Jun 3, 2013

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Ecuador

Dec 3, 2008

May 11, 2010

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El Salvador

Jun 5, 2013

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Interpretative Declaration:

Regarding Article 10 of this Convention, the Government of the Republic of El Salvador considers that the contents of paragraph 1 of this Article do not imply any recognition of or mandatory subjection of any dispute to the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, but instead the purely discretionary power of each State party to submit to such a jurisdiction if it should so agree, given that the Republic of El Salvador does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.


Estonia

Jun 3, 2013

Apr 2, 2014

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Eswatini (Swaziland)

Sep 4, 2013

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Fiji

Dec 3, 2008

May 28, 2010

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Finland

Jun 3, 2013

Apr 2, 2014

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France

Jun 3, 2013

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Gabon

Sep 25, 2013

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Gambia

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Georgia

Sep 25, 2014

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Germany

Jun 3, 2013

Apr 2, 2014

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Ghana

Sep 24, 2013

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Greece

Jun 3, 2013

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Grenada

Jun 3, 2013

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Guatemala

Jun 24, 2013

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Guinea

Jul 29, 2013

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Guinea-Bissau

Sep 26, 2013

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Guyana

Jun 3, 2013

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Haiti

Mar 21, 2014

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Holy See

Dec 3, 2008

Dec 3, 2008

Upon ratification

Declarations:

“In ratifying the Convention on Cluster Munitions the Holy See desires to encourage the entire International Community to be resolute in promoting effective disarmament and arms control negotiations and in strengthening international humanitarian law by reaffirming the preeminent and inherent value of human dignity, the centrality of the human person, and the “elementary considerations of humanity”, all of which are elements that constitute the basis of international humanitarian law.

The Holy See considers the Convention on Cluster Munitions an important step in the protection of civilians during and after conflicts from the indiscriminate effects of this inhumane type of weapons. The new Convention is a remarkable achievement for multilateralism in disarmament, based on constructive cooperation between governmental and non governmental actors, and on the link between humanitarian law and human rights.

The Holy See would like to underline the following points:

1. The Convention adopts a broad definition of cluster munitions victims, including persons directly impacted, their families and communities, and requests States Parties to provide them with assistance. The Holy See is mindful that this broader assistance must be respectful of the right to life from the moment of conception to natural death, in order to conform to the fundamental principles of respect for human life, and ensure the recognition of human dignity. Preserving life and creating the conditions of an existence worthy of the human person should be at the core of humanitarian assistance.

2. States Parties, in designating a focal point within government (art.5.2(g)), will have to guarantee that the coordination of national disability, development and human rights frameworks and mechanisms ensures effective assistance to all victims. In this regard, the Holy See also wishes to restate its understanding and interpretation of article 5.2 ( c), where the Convention recognizes “the specific role and contribution of relevant actors”: when a State Party develops a national plan and budget to carry out assistance activities according to the Convention “with a view to incorporating them within the existing national disability, development and human rights frameworks and mechanisms”, it shall guarantee the pluralism that is inherent in any democratic society and the diversity of relevant non governmental actors. This respectful form of coordination of the various activities of governmental and non governmental actors is in line with the Preamble (PP 10) (see also Dublin Diplomatic Conference for the adoption of a Convention on Cluster Munitions, Summary Record, CCM/SR/4, 18 June 2008).

3. The Holy See, by ratifying the Convention on Cluster Munitions, understands the term “gender”, used in the Preamble (PP 8) and in articles 5.1, 6.7 and 7.1 (k) of the Convention, in accordance with its Interpretative Statement to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, made in Beijing at the Fourth World Conference on Women.

4. Article 4.4 highlights moral responsibility in cases where cluster munitions have been used or abandoned and have became cluster munitions remnants prior to the entry into force of the Convention. State responsibility should be given effective expression in the area of cooperation and assistance.

5. In relation to Article 21, joint military operations do not imply, in any way, a suspension of the obligations under the Convention. “States Parties, their military personnel or nationals” shall never engage in activities prohibited by the Convention. On the contrary, joint military operations should be opportunities for States Parties to promote the standards introduced by the new instrument with the objective to protect civilians during and after armed conflicts.

The Holy See recognizes the spirit of partnership between States, United Nations bodies, International Organizations, the international Committee of the Red Cross and civil society which, through collective action, has sustained the process which has led to the adoption of the Convention. The Holy See considers the implementation of the Convention as a legal and humanitarian challenge for the near future. An effective implementation should be based on constructive cooperation of all governmental and non governmental actors and should reinforce the link between disarmament and development. This can be done by directing human and material resources towards development, justice and peace, which are the most effective means to promote international security and a peaceful international order.

In conformity with its proper nature, with its particular mission, and with the particular condition of Vatican City State, and according to its international practice, the Holy See, by means of the solemn act of ratification, expresses its pledge to work towards a peaceful international order in which human dignity and fundamental rights are fully respected.”


Honduras

Sep 25, 2013

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Hungary

Jun 3, 2013

Apr 2, 2014

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Iceland

Jun 3, 2013

Jul 2, 2013

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Indonesia

Dec 3, 2008

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Iraq

Nov 12, 2009

May 14, 2013

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Ireland

Jun 3, 2013

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Israel

Dec 18, 2014

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Italy

Jun 3, 2013

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Ivory Coast

Dec 4, 2008

Mar 12, 2012

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Jamaica

Jun 3, 2013

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Japan

Jun 3, 2013

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Kazakhstan

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Kenya

Dec 3, 2008

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Kiribati

Sep 25, 2013

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Lao People's Democratic Republic

Dec 3, 2008

Mar 18, 2009

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Latvia

Jun 3, 2013

Apr 2, 2014

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Lebanon

Oct 27, 2014

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Lesotho

Sep 25, 2013

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Liberia

Jun 4, 2013

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Libya

Jul 9, 2013

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Liechtenstein

Jun 3, 2013

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The Convention will enter into force for Liechtenstein on 1 September 2013 in accordance with its article 17 (2) which reads as follows: “For any State that deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession after the date of the deposit of the thirtieth instru ment of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, this Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the sixth month after the date on which that State has deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.”
Lithuania

Jun 3, 2013

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Luxembourg

Jun 3, 2013

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Madagascar

Sep 25, 2013

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Malawi

Jan 9, 2014

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Malaysia

Sep 26, 2013

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Maldives

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Mali

Jun 3, 2013

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Malta

Jun 3, 2013

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Mauritania

Jun 3, 2013

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Mauritius

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Mexico

Jun 3, 2013

Sep 25, 2013

The United Mexican States recognizes as fully binding the competence of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, established by the
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families adopted in New York on 18 December 1990.
In accordance with article 77 of the Convention, the United Mexican States declares that it recognizes the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim that the United Mexican States has violated their individual rights as established by the Convention.


Monaco

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Mongolia

Sep 24, 2013

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Montenegro

Jun 3, 2013

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Mozambique

Jun 3, 2013

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Namibia

Sep 25, 2014

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Nauru

Sep 25, 2013

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The Convention enters into force for Nauru on August 1, 2013 pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 17, which states: "For any State which deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession after the date of deposit of thirtieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, this Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the sixth month after the date on which that State has deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. "
Netherlands

Jun 3, 2013

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New Zealand

Jun 3, 2013

Sep 2, 2014

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Nicaragua

Dec 3, 2008

Nov 2, 2009

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Niger

Mar 24, 2014

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Nigeria

Aug 12, 2013

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Niue

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North Macedonia

Dec 3, 2008

Oct 8, 2009

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Norway

Jun 3, 2013

Feb 12, 2014

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Palau

Jun 3, 2013

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Panama

Jun 3, 2013

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Paraguay

Jun 19, 2013

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Peru

Sep 24, 2013

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Philippines

Sep 25, 2013

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Poland

Jul 1, 2013

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Portugal

Jun 3, 2013

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Republic of Korea

Jun 3, 2013

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Republic of Moldova

Sep 10, 2013

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Romania

Jun 3, 2013

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Rwanda

Jun 5, 2013

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Jun 5, 2013

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Saint Lucia

Jun 3, 2013

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Jun 3, 2013

Jun 3, 2014

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Samoa

Sep 25, 2013

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San Marino

Dec 19, 2014

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Sao Tome and Principe

Dec 19, 2014

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Senegal

Jun 3, 2013

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Serbia

Aug 12, 2013

Aug 12, 2013

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Seychelles

Jun 3, 2013

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Sierra Leone

Sep 25, 2013

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Singapore

Dec 5, 2014

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Slovakia

Jun 10, 2013

Apr 2, 2014


Slovenia

Jun 3, 2013

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Somalia

Dec 3, 2008

Sep 30, 2015

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South Africa

Sep 25, 2013

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Spain

Jun 3, 2013

Jun 3, 2013

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Suriname

Jun 3, 2013

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Sweden

Jun 3, 2013

Jun 16, 2014

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Switzerland

Jun 3, 2013

Jan 30, 2015

PROVISIONAL APPLICATION

The Secretary-General of the United Nati
ons, acting in his capacity as depositary, communicates the following:

The above action was effected on 17 July 2012.

DECLARATION:

Switzerland will apply provisionally Article 1 (1) a) of the Convention pending its entry into force for Switzerland.


The Convention will enter into force for Switzerland on 1 January 2013 in accordance with its article 17 (2).
Thailand

Nov 25, 2014

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Togo

Jun 3, 2013

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Trinidad and Tobago

Jun 3, 2013

Sep 25, 2013

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Tunisia

Jan 12, 2009

Sep 29, 2010

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Turkey

Jul 2, 2013

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Tuvalu

Jun 3, 2013

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Uganda

Dec 3, 2008

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Ukraine

Sep 23, 2014

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United Arab Emirates

Jul 9, 2013

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jun 3, 2013

Apr 2, 2014

TERRITORAIL APPLICATION

this action is affected on 26 february 2014.
“...the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
wishes the United Kingdom’s
Ratification of the Convention
to be extended to the territory of the Isle of Man
for whose international relations the United Kingdom
is responsible. The Government
of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland
considers the extension of the
aforesaid Convention to the
Isle of Man to take effect on
the date that this notification is received for
deposit ...”


United Republic of Tanzania

Jun 3, 2013

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United States of America

Sep 25, 2013

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Uruguay

Jun 3, 2013

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Vanuatu

Jul 26, 2013

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Zambia

Sep 25, 2013

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Zimbabwe

Dec 18, 2014

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